Yes! Sausage Crescent Rolls are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or breakfast bite — flaky, golden crescents wrapped around savory sausage and cheesy goodness. Whether you’re making them for brunch, game day, or a snack, they disappear fast!
🥐 Sausage Crescent Rolls
Makes: 16 rolls | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15–18 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 lb breakfast sausage (mild, spicy, or maple — your choice)
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack for a kick)
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2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count each)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Sausage
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly.
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Drain excess grease and let it cool slightly.
2. Mix the Filling
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In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar. Mix until fully combined.
3. Assemble the Rolls
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
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Place a spoonful (1–2 tablespoons) of the sausage mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
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Roll up toward the narrow end, like a crescent.
4. Bake
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Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
5. Serve
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Best served warm! Perfect plain or with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or spicy ketchup.
🔄 Variations:
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Add chopped green onions, jalapeños, or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
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Use crescent roll sheets (instead of triangles) and slice into pinwheels.
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Substitute sausage with bacon or ham if desired.
Want a make-ahead freezer version or a vegetarian alternative?
